Estimator

The Vacancy

We have a new opportunity for an Estimator to join our Wates Property Services FM team to effectively utilise skills, experience and knowledge within a national estimating team environment to produce tenders which will win profitable work.

Key Accountabilities of this role will include:

• Ensure that all estimating processes and procedures are followed to deliver a submission following tender settlement
• Work within national team in preparation of competitive tender offers in accordance with clients specifications
• Undertake site visits to establish and verify asset information provided as part of the tender documentation
• Undertake a full analysis of tender returns received during the tender process
• Complete Form of Tender and tender letter with any qualification and complete contract sum Analysis/Schedule if necessary
• Attend start-up pre-price and price meetings

We are looking for a qualified Estimator who has work experience in both the public and private sector undertaking FM works.

To be successful in the role you will have excellent communication skills and an attention to detail along with the ability to understand and use bid tactics.

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Work for Wates

Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies.  Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.

We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises:

• Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
• Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
• Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in and treated with care.

We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer.  We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.